‘Rising Star’ Ragtime Runs ‘Em Ragged at the Spa

[Wandering Eyes]

Godolphin's RAGTIME (f, 3, Union Rags–Burmilla, by Storm Cat), who was named a 'TDN Rising Star' when breaking clear to graduate by 3 3/4 lengths at first asking during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival on June 6, made her first start against winners a victorious one during Saturday's third day of the July 4th Racing Festival, shooting clear in the final eighth of a mile to take her record to two powerful wins from as many trips to the races. Off alertly, the chestnut–who bears a striking resemblance to her Lane's End-based sire–was positioned in midfield as they raced in a heap down the back and was right on the back of the pacesetter as the field entered the turn. The 9-10 chalk was asked for some speed at the five-sixteenths and was angled out off the home corner to put pacesetting Next On Stage (Liam's Map) to the sword. The two dueled heads apart past the eighth pole before Ragtime asserted her superiority to once again score by open lengths. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0. O/B-Godolphin (KY); T-Bill Mott.

 

A daylight win for Ragtime at 4-5 in race 4 at Belmont at Saratoga.

She is undefeated at Saratoga for trainer Bill Mott and jockey @JuniorandKellyA. pic.twitter.com/obepbYxmsi

— TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) July 5, 2025

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